My road pedals are knackered, but I can’t seem to work out what makes one better than another.
Any useful opinions on the matter, and any good prices? Again I can’t see any mega deals.

Weight mainly. Then wether or not you get on with the amount of float in the cleat/pedal combo.

V8s and copies are fine, but there are thinner and lighter options. Superstar/Kona Wah Wah are good for just a little more. No need for long pins if you’re not jumping or mud plugging. I’d try the Ergon’s if it wasn’t for the silly price.

On the road? 😉

Look Keo is the answer for me. Relatively cheap, 3 cleat options with different amounts of float, widely available. Seems to be the default option for many.

Absolutely! I realise I’m in the minority though. Tried SPDs for years and have finally given them up. I like to move my feet forward or back depending on whether I’m climbing, powering on, sitting up to enjoy the view or clattering down a bumpy path or byway. Float doesn’t help with that.

The only majorly different (common) road system is Speedplays (double-sided, massives of float and mechanism is part of the cleat). Lots of people end up switching to Speedplays and very few seem to go the other way – but they are pricey as even the bottom of the range model is around £100

Shimano cleats last much longer (about 3x longer for some reason), but the pedals weigh about an energy gel more than look.

or clattering down a bumpy path or byway

Yea, but on the road?

Midlifecrashes=missedthepoint 🙂

The old ones are look, so I suppose it makes sense to stick with them.
Thanks all.
Off to Wiggle.